Peru
Census-designated place in Centre County, Pennsylvania
Peru is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Centre County, Pennsylvania, with 26 residents (2020 Census). The nearest town is Pleasant Gap, 1.5 miles NE.
- 26residents (2020 Census)
- 0.0 sq miland area · 0.1 km²
- 783 / sq mipopulation density
- 16851ZIP code
About Peru
Peru is an unincorporated community in Benner Township, Centre County, Pennsylvania, United States. Peru is alternatively known unofficially as Lauvertown. Peru is located northeast of State College and southwest of Pleasant Gap along Pennsylvania Route 26 near the Pennsylvania State Correctional Institution at Rockview.
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Peru had 26 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 26 |
|---|---|
| Density | 783 per sq mi (302 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Peru at a glance
| State | Pennsylvania (PA) |
|---|---|
| County | Centre County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 26 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.03 sq mi (0.1 km²) |
| Coordinates | 40.8544° N, 77.7672° W |
| ZIP code | 16851 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4259580 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Peru
- Pleasant Gap1.5 mi NE
- Benner2.7 mi W
- Spring3.3 mi NE
- Houserville3.5 mi SW
- College3.8 mi SW
- Lemont3.9 mi SW
- Bellefonte4.1 mi N
- Centre Hall4.3 mi E
- Continental Courts5.3 mi W
- Boalsburg5.3 mi S
- Zion5.9 mi NE
- Harris6.0 mi S
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Peru
What county is Peru in?
Peru is in Centre County, Pennsylvania.
What is the population of Peru, PA?
26 people lived in Peru at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Peru, PA?
The ZIP code of Peru is 16851.
What towns are near Peru?
Pleasant Gap (1.5 mi), Benner (2.7 mi), Spring (3.3 mi), Houserville (3.5 mi), College (3.8 mi).
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